Weekend Shutdown for Major GO Train Line in Brampton and Toronto
The Kitchener Line will be closed this weekend due to planned track construction as part of GO Transit's future system expansion. Regular service is scheduled to resume on Monday, November 10.
Temporary Replacement Service
During the shutdown, GO buses will replace trains. However, some stations will not have any GO Transit service. Passengers traveling this weekend should plan their trips carefully and allow extra time.
Service Details
On weekends, the Kitchener Line typically operates between Mount Pleasant Station in Brampton and Union Station in Toronto. This weekend, the line will have no train service at all.
According to a GO Transit spokesperson:
“The line will be closed for planned track construction to support future expansion.”
Friday Night Schedule Change
The last northbound train on Friday at 11:34 p.m. from Union Station to Mount Pleasant GO will not operate. After that, a full weekend suspension will begin.
Bus Connections and Alternatives
- GO buses will operate between Mount Pleasant, Brampton, and Bramalea GO stations and the Highway 407 bus terminal.
- From Highway 407, passengers can transfer to TTC Line 1 (Yonge–University) to reach Union Station.
- The following stations will have no GO Transit service and require local connections via TTC or Brampton Transit:
- Bloor GO
- Weston GO
- Malton GO
- Etobicoke North GO
Travellers are advised to check schedules before departing and to consider local transit alternatives for affected routes.
Author’s Summary
The Kitchener GO Line will close this weekend for track work, with buses replacing trains and several Toronto-area stations lacking GO Transit service.